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Kali Linux/GDM3 display manager

by Richard Klein

I'm running Kali, which is based on Debian. Recently, after some updates, the computer would only boot to a text prompt; no GUI. I found that, somehow, I had a more recent version of a Gstreamer-plugins library than GDM3 could run on. I removed the library, then re-installed GDM3, letting it choose whatever libraries it depended on. That worked, to a point. It boots to the GUI now, and gives me a login prompt. I enter my username and password successfully, but then I get a solid-color background, a mouse cursor, and nothing else; no icons, no status bars, no menus, no apparent response to mouse clicks. My guess is I still need to re-install something else that runs on top of the display manager, but I don't know what. Any ideas?

March 18, 2018

Amp Hour Podcast

by Richard Klein

I think a few people on this list will enjoy this podcast: https://theamphour.com/ " The Amp Hour is a non-scripted off-the-cuff format show that usually airs every Thursday evening US time. It is the worlds largest and most respected electronics oriented radio show. Discussions range from hobbyist electronics to the state of the electronics industry, components, circuit design, and general on and off-topic rants. "

March 16, 2018

Re: [Wlug] Wlug Meeting March 15th, 2018

by Tim Keller

Come on down, we're running late. On Thursday, March 15, 2018, Richard Klein <rich(a)richardklein.org> wrote: > How late do you think the talk and demo will go? I'm still a few minutes away from leaving work in Billerica, so I probably won't get there 'til after 8. > On Sun, Mar 11, 2018 at 12:17 PM, Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Our next wlug meeting will be March 15th, 2018 @7pm. >> The location will be our usual haunt: WPI Mid Century Room Rm 331. >> Topic: LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) >> LUKS is a system for setting up encrypted disks on linux. I'll give a talk and a demo. >> By all means, if this is something you're actively using, feel free to chime in with your experiences both positive and negative. >> As usual, snacks and refreshments will be provided and then we'll head off for burgers or pizza and continue the conversation! >> Thanks, >> Tim. >> >> -- >> I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers". >> _______________________________________________ >> Wlug mailing list >> Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >> http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >> > > -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

March 15, 2018

Re: [Wlug] Wlug Meeting March 15th, 2018

by Richard Klein

How late do you think the talk and demo will go? I'm still a few minutes away from leaving work in Billerica, so I probably won't get there 'til after 8. On Sun, Mar 11, 2018 at 12:17 PM, Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Our next wlug meeting will be March 15th, 2018 @7pm. > > The location will be our usual haunt: WPI Mid Century Room Rm 331. > > Topic: LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) > LUKS is a system for setting up encrypted disks on linux. I'll give a talk > and a demo. > By all means, if this is something you're actively using, feel free to > chime in with your experiences both positive and negative. > > As usual, snacks and refreshments will be provided and then we'll head off > for burgers or pizza and continue the conversation! > > Thanks, > Tim. > > > -- > I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their > constituents as "consumers". > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > >

March 15, 2018

Reminder: WLUG Meeting Tomorrow (March 15th, 2018) Topic: LUKS

by Tim Keller

Hey Everybody, We've got a meeting tomorrow! Time: 7pm Location: WPI Mid-Century Room (rm 331) Topic: LUKS In light of our talk with Nick last month, I'm going to talk about LUKS (Linux Unified Key System) LUKS is an open on disk encryption standard that can be used to create encrypted volumes. I'm going to talk a bit about LUKS and then do a demo. Afterwards we'll head off for a burger of pizza. As usual refreshments and snacks will be provided. Later, Tim. -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

March 15, 2018

Wlug Meeting March 15th, 2018

by Tim Keller

Our next wlug meeting will be March 15th, 2018 @7pm. The location will be our usual haunt: WPI Mid Century Room Rm 331. Topic: LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) LUKS is a system for setting up encrypted disks on linux. I'll give a talk and a demo. By all means, if this is something you're actively using, feel free to chime in with your experiences both positive and negative. As usual, snacks and refreshments will be provided and then we'll head off for burgers or pizza and continue the conversation! Thanks, Tim. -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

March 11, 2018

Twenty-first century

by Richard Klein

I did dist-upgrades on my laptop and desktop today and installed snapd on both. I feel so modern!

March 10, 2018

Re: [Wlug] Wlug Tonight?

by Chuck Anderson

On Thu, Mar 08, 2018 at 06:38:05PM -0500, Keith Wright wrote: > The web site says: > > > When: Normally Second Thursdays of every month at 7:00 PM > > (check calendar below for exceptions) > > March 1 was Thursday, so March 8 (today) is the > second one. The calendar below says: > > > Thursday, March 8 7:00pm WLUG Meeting > > I won't be there tonight. I might be there > March 15, if, with your help, God willing, > the snow goes down, and the creek don't rise, > I get my act together. I supposed I could just remove the calendar.

March 9, 2018

Re: [Wlug] Wlug Tonight?

by Keith Wright

Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> writes: > There is no Wlug tonight. OK. I forgot to make plans and I am tired. I had a doctor appt. this afternoon followed by a space-out. > I actually misread the calendar and > thought is was next weekm ??? mis-wrote too > My plan is to have Wlug next Thursday. The web site says: > When: Normally Second Thursdays of every month at 7:00 PM > (check calendar below for exceptions) March 1 was Thursday, so March 8 (today) is the second one. The calendar below says: > Thursday, March 8 7:00pm WLUG Meeting I won't be there tonight. I might be there March 15, if, with your help, God willing, the snow goes down, and the creek don't rise, I get my act together. -- Keith

March 8, 2018

Re: [Wlug] meeeting tonight?

by Eric Martin

Northborough is without power. Thank you, -- Eric > On Mar 8, 2018, at 5:21 PM, Chuck Anderson <cra(a)WPI.EDU> wrote: > >> On Thu, Mar 08, 2018 at 12:06:13PM -0500, Chuck Anderson wrote: >> Is there a meeting tonight? > > I guess no one has either power or Internet... > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

March 8, 2018